This renovation project brings a beautiful listed mill house into the 21st Century for luxury, modern family living. Collaborating with our clients on their vision, we developed a sympathetic yet modern design blending old with new, using minimal glazing, wood, local brick and stone.
Working with the local conservation team, we designed a sensitive glazed extension that introduces an open plan kitchen and dining space. A glass link allows the new space to integrate seamlessly with the older part of the house, retaining the venerable charm and character in the renovated study, entrance hall, wine room and boot room.
Heritage properties often have single-skinned walls that are finished in lime-based products to enable the building to breathe and prevent damp. Throughout the restoration, we used specialist paint in soft neutrals set against the restored beams. The resulting design is full of character and charm, while providing a modern and elegant home for generations to come.
This Grade II listed former mill house has been reworked to balance its historic structure with a clean, contemporary approach. Each room has its own identity, yet the spaces connect naturally and with purpose.
Specialist neutral finishes sit alongside the restored timber beams, creating a simple and respectful backdrop. In the kitchen and dining area, crisp white cabinetry and clear lines introduce a sense of order, while focused lighting above the copper-topped island emphasises the openness of the room.
Stronger colour is used in the adjoining utility spaces to define function and add depth. Deep blue cabinetry by Mark Taylor Design conceals storage in the boot room, while the exposed beams throughout the house maintain a consistent link to the building’s heritage. The result is a calm, well-structured evolution of the mill’s character.
Renovations
Architecture
Interior Design
Oxfordshire
Delivered
WG Carter